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2023 Subaru Forester: common problems and reliability
An average Forester year.
74 owner complaints, most about forward collision avoidance. 1 recall.
Should I buy a 2023 Forester?The 2023 Subaru Forester has 74 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 1 recall on record. The most-reported areas are forward collision avoidance and visibility/wiper.
Safety record for the 2023 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2023 Subaru Forester vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other Forester years only. How we score it
Is 2023 a good year for the Forester?
Across the 29 Forester model years we track, complaint volume runs from 50 (2008) to 833 (2019). With 74 complaints, the 2023 Forester sits below the model's median of 141.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2023 Forester
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Campaign 23V754000Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2024 Crosstrek, Impreza, 2023-2024 Forester, and 2023 WRX vehicles. The front driveshaft assemblies' outer race may develop cracks and break.
What owners say across generations
Overwhelmingly positive sentiment across multiple generations, with the Forester consistently praised for its practicality, safety, all-weather capability, and long-term reliability when properly maintained.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Forester. See the full Forester owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used Forester listings typically run $15,000–$24,194.
Other Forester model years
Compare every Forester year side by side to see how 2023 ranks against the rest.
Compare the Forester against its rivals
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